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Have you ever struggled to forgive—whether someone else, yourself, or even God?

In today's conversation, Missy sits down with Micah E. Davis, pastor and author of Three Strikes and You're Forgiven, to unpack one of the hardest commands Jesus gives us: forgive. Micah shares his deeply personal story of betrayal, loss, generational wounds, and redemption, and how God led him on a transformative journey of forgiveness toward his father, mentors, and even himself.

In this episode, you'll hear about:

• Why forgiveness feels unfair and costly—and why choosing not to forgive costs us even more.

• What Jesus' restoration of Peter teaches us about repentance, mercy, and forgiving ourselves.

• The hidden dangers of unresolved wounds: bitterness, isolation, identity distortion, and spiritual paralysis.

Remember to live boldly for Jesus and let your light shine bright for Him!

Connect with Micah:

Micah E. Davis Website: MicahEDavis.comSanctuary Church (Indianapolis): SanctuaryIndy.comBook: Three Strikes and You're Forgiven — available on Amazon

Connect with Missy:

Download the January Scripture Journaling prompts (Renewal theme) at https://missyeversole.com/resources/

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Website: Missy Eversole

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Disclaimer: The views expressed by guests on the podcast may differ from my own Christian beliefs. While I aim for diverse discussions, I do not endorse my guests' religious views. Listeners should approach content with an open mind, embracing diverse perspectives to foster dialogue and understanding.

Click here to view my What I Believe Statement.

What do you do when the place that's supposed to be safest, your church or ministry, becomes the source of your deepest wounds?

In this episode of Bold Faith Now, Missy talks with Anna Vaughn, author of Caught in the Crossfire, about spiritual abuse: what it is, how it shows up in churches and ministries, and how God gently leads us from victimhood into healing and freedom. Anna shares her own story of ministry burnout, panic attacks, and manipulation, and how the Lord met her through counseling, inner healing, and the hard work of forgiveness.

If you've been hurt by a leader, confused by church culture, or wondered if what you're experiencing "counts" as spiritual abuse, this conversation is for you.

In this episode, you'll hear about:

• What spiritual abuse is and how it often hides behind religious language, twisted scripture, and "doing ministry for God."

• Red-flag warning signs: isolation, fear, manipulation, "we're the only ones doing it right," and being discouraged from asking honest questions or seeking outside help.

• Anna's journey from victim to victor—how God used counseling, boundaries, and forgiveness to bring deep healing and restore her calling.

• Why forgiveness doesn't mean pretending it didn't happen or giving your abuser continued access.

Remember to live boldly for Jesus and let your light shine bright for Him!

Connect with Anna:

Website & ministry: stirredupministries.comBook: Caught in the Crossfire (look for it wherever you normally buy books)

Connect with Missy:

Download the January Scripture Journaling prompts (Renewal theme) at https://missyeversole.com/resources/

For more encouragement and resources, visit MissyEversole.com and subscribe to the Bold Faith Now newsletter.

Website: Missy Eversole

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Disclaimer: The views expressed by guests on the podcast may differ from my own Christian beliefs. While I aim for diverse discussions, I do not endorse my guests' religious views. Listeners should approach content with an open mind, embracing diverse perspectives to foster dialogue and understanding.

Click here to view my What I Believe Statement.

In today's conversation, Athena Dean Holtz joins Missy to unpack the themes of her new book, "No Longer Hidden: You Cannot Resist What You Do Not Recognize." Drawing from decades of ministry, deep personal wounds, and God's restoring work, Athena helps listeners understand how the enemy operates and how believers can stand firm in Christ with courage, clarity, and unity.

Whether you've faced betrayal, spiritual confusion, church hurt, or the struggle to forgive, this episode offers biblical truth and practical tools to help you walk in freedom.

In this episode, you'll hear about:

• Why recognizing the enemy's schemes is essential for spiritual warfare

• How unforgiveness gives the enemy a foothold

• What it means to "armor up" daily

Remember to live boldly for Jesus and let your light shine bright for Him!

Connect with Athena:

Website: https://athenaholtzspeaks.com

Book: "No Longer Hidden: You Cannot Resist What You Do Not Recognize" Available through Redemption Press and Amazon.

Publisher Website: https://redemption-press.com

Connect with Missy:

Download the January Scripture Journaling prompts (Renewal theme) at https://missyeversole.com/resources/

For more encouragement and resources, visit MissyEversole.com and subscribe to the Bold Faith Now newsletter.

Website: Missy Eversole

Facebook: MissyEversoleAuthor

Instagram: missyeversole_author

Disclaimer: The views expressed by guests on the podcast may differ from my own Christian beliefs. While I aim for diverse discussions, I do not endorse my guests' religious views. Listeners should approach content with an open mind, embracing diverse perspectives to foster dialogue and understanding.

Click here to view my What I Believe Statement.

Have you ever noticed how the days between Christmas and the New Year feel a little different?

This in-between week often holds a quiet pause—a space between reflection and resolution, rest and responsibility. In today's episode, Missy invites listeners to breathe, reflect, and consider how staying rooted in God's Word can gently shape the year ahead.

In this episode, you'll hear about:

• What it truly means to be the "blessed person" who delights in God's Word

• Five simple, sustainable ways to stay rooted in Scripture

• How themed monthly journaling prompts can support spiritual renewal

• Why "rooted" is Missy's word for 2026, and how it will weave through the podcast this year.

Download the January Scripture Journaling prompts (Renewal theme) at https://missyeversole.com/resources/

Remember to live boldly for Jesus and let your light shine bright for Him!

Connect with Missy:

For more encouragement and resources, visit MissyEversole.com and subscribe to the Bold Faith Now newsletter.

Website: Missy Eversole

Facebook: MissyEversoleAuthor

Instagram: missyeversole_author

Disclaimer: The views expressed by guests on the podcast may differ from my own Christian beliefs. While I aim for diverse discussions, I do not endorse my guests' religious views. Listeners should approach content with an open mind, embracing diverse perspectives to foster dialogue and understanding.

Click here to view my What I Believe Statement.

How is your heart this Christmas?

In today's Christmas special, Missy invites listeners into a gentle, hope-filled conversation about light in the darkness, the tenderness of grief, the joy of childhood memories, and the steady presence of Jesus who meets us right where we are. With Scripture, reflection, and even a little 1980s Cabbage Patch nostalgia, this episode offers encouragement for every kind of December heart.

• Why Christmas is beautiful and complicated, and why you don't have to choose between joy and grief.

• How Scripture reveals the heart of Christmas through the Light that still shines in the darkness.

• Why Jesus' invitation to "come to Me" (Matthew 11:28) is especially powerful in seasons of heaviness, longing, or overwhelm.

Remember to live boldly for Jesus and let your light shine bright for Him!

Connect with Missy:

For more encouragement, resources, and Christmas content, visit MissyEversole.com and subscribe to the Bold Faith Now newsletter.

Website: Missy Eversole

Facebook: MissyEversoleAuthor

Instagram: missyeversole_author

Disclaimer: The views expressed by guests on the podcast may differ from my own Christian beliefs. While I aim for diverse discussions, I do not endorse my guests' religious views. Listeners should approach content with an open mind, embracing diverse perspectives to foster dialogue and understanding.

Click here to view my What I Believe Statement.

What if the stress you carry isn't a spiritual failure, but an invitation from God to pay attention to your body, your soul, and His presence?

In today's episode, licensed counselor, retreat leader, and author A.C. Seiple joins Missy to talk about her new book, "The Sacred Art of Slowing Down." They talk about why our bodies communicate more to our brains than we realize, why "being" can feel so uncomfortable, and how God designed us with remarkable systems to help us return to safety and rest. This conversation is rich, honest, and deeply encouraging, especially if you've been living life at lightning speed.

• Why 80% of communication moves from the body to the brain, and how stress rewires our reactions more than we think.

• The discomfort of "being" instead of "doing" and why slowing down often reveals what we've been avoiding.

• How God compassionately meets us in our stress responses, inviting us back into safety, connection, and soul-level healing.

Remember to live boldly for Jesus and let your light shine bright for Him!

Connect with A.C.:

Website & Substack: https://www.acseiple.com/

Instagram: @acseipleFree Scripture-Based Meditations: via Insight Timer (linked on her website)

Connect with Missy:

Website: Missy Eversole

Facebook: MissyEversoleAuthor

Instagram: missyeversole_author

Disclaimer: The views expressed by guests on the podcast may differ from my own Christian beliefs. While I aim for diverse discussions, I do not endorse my guests' religious views. Listeners should approach content with an open mind, embracing diverse perspectives to foster dialogue and understanding.

Click here to view my What I Believe Statement.

What if the peace you're longing for isn't found in quieter circumstances, but in a deeper relationship with God, the one who holds you close?

In today's episode, author and speaker Grace Fox joins Missy for a conversation about peace—what it really is, why it feels so elusive in our world, and how the names of God reveal His heart to calm our deepest unrest. From practical boundaries to spiritual anchors, Grace shares how God's character invites us into inner rest, even when life around us feels overwhelming.

• Why true peace is a Person, not a circumstance, and why we will never find it by waiting for life to become perfect.

• Practical ways to step out of the digital noise and reclaim stillness, rest, and mental space in a fast-paced world.

• Seven biblical names of God that anchor us in seasons of chaos, including Yahweh Shalom, El Shaddai, and Emmanuel ("God with us"), are explored to help you find stability and peace in difficult times.

Remember to live boldly for Jesus and let your light shine bright for Him!

Connect with Grace:

Website: GraceFox.com

Free Resource: "Seven Prayers for Peace" (download available on her website with email signup)

Book: "The Names of God: Knowing Peace"

Connect with Missy:

Website: Missy Eversole

Facebook: MissyEversoleAuthor

Instagram: missyeversole_author

Disclaimer: The views expressed by guests on the podcast may differ from my own Christian beliefs. While I aim for diverse discussions, I do not endorse my guests' religious views. Listeners should approach content with an open mind, embracing diverse perspectives to foster dialogue and understanding.

Click here to view my What I Believe Statement.

What if understanding Jesus more fully starts with seeing Him through four unique perspectives?

In this episode, Missy sits down with pastor and author George Shamblin to explore why each Gospel writer—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John—reveals a different facet of who Jesus is. From the Messiah to the Son of God, the Son of Man, and God Himself, these four portraits help deepen our faith and anchor us in the richness of Scripture. George also shares timely encouragement for Advent, insights about noticing the hurting, and a powerful challenge to live boldly in this season.

• Why the four Gospels give us a fuller, richer picture of Jesus.

• How Luke's focus on the marginalized helps us see people the way Jesus does, especially during Advent.

• The bold call to share your story and step toward those who need Christ's tenderness.

Remember to live boldly for Jesus and let your light shine bright for Him!

Connect with George:

Website: George Shamblin

Connect with Missy:

Website: Missy Eversole

Facebook: MissyEversoleAuthor

Instagram: missyeversole_author

Disclaimer: The views expressed by guests on the podcast may differ from my own Christian beliefs. While I aim for diverse discussions, I do not endorse my guests' religious views. Listeners should approach content with an open mind, embracing diverse perspectives to foster dialogue and understanding.

Click here to view my What I Believe Statement.

What if the cracks in your life this Thanksgiving are the very places God wants to shine His light?

In this short Thanksgiving message, Missy shares a simple reminder—life and Thanksgiving may not be perfect, but God is faithful in every crack. From family tension to personal grief, this episode offers encouragement, Scripture, and a calm invitation to carry peace into the week ahead.

You'll Hear About:

• Thankfulness isn't dependent on perfection.

• You can be a light for Jesus even at the most complicated family gatherings.

• Grief and gratitude can coexist.

Remember to live boldly for Jesus and let your light shine bright for Him!

Connect with Missy:

Website: Missy Eversole

Facebook: MissyEversoleAuthor

Instagram: missyeversole_author

Disclaimer: The views expressed by guests on the podcast may differ from my own Christian beliefs. While I aim for diverse discussions, I do not endorse the religious views of my guests. Listeners should approach content with an open mind, embracing diverse perspectives to foster dialogue and understanding.

Click here to view my What I Believe Statement.

Have you ever wondered not just what you believe—but why it matters in your daily life as a follower of Jesus?

In this episode, Missy welcomes author Aaron Armstrong to talk about his book, Faith Simplified: What We Believe and Why We Believe It. Together, they explore how understanding our faith leads to transformation, not just information.

You'll Hear About:

• How Aaron's surprising journey to faith began with a plan to make fun of a Christian friend—until God changed everything.

• Why theology isn't just for scholars—it's about knowing God Himself, not just facts about Him.

• How we can stand firm in biblical truth in a world that redefines what is sin, good, and evil.

Key Takeaway:

Faith is more than knowledge—it's a relationship that transforms how we see God, the world, and ourselves.

Remember to live boldly for Jesus and let your light shine bright for Him!

Connect with Aaron: Website: AaronArmstrong.coInstagram & Threads: @AaronStrongArm

Pick up Aaron's book: Faith Simplified: What We Believe and Why We Believe It — available wherever books are sold.

Connect with Missy:

Website: Missy Eversole

Facebook: MissyEversoleAuthor

Instagram: missyeversole_author

Disclaimer: The views expressed by guests on the podcast may differ from my own Christian beliefs. While I aim for diverse discussions, I do not endorse the religious views of my guests. Listeners should approach content with an open mind, embracing diverse perspectives to foster dialogue and understanding.

Click here to view my What I Believe Statement.